Research Assistant (Healthy Longevity TRP)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Mouse Intervention Programme (MIP) under the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme (HLTRP). The role involves animal handling, tissue collection, and multi-omics work to advance geroprotective interventions in mice.

The appointment is on a 1-year contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical, life sciences or related disciplines.
• Experience in animal handling, mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, histology or neuroscience.
• Background in cell biology, molecular biology or neuroscience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling and maintenance of aged mice, and conduct frailty assessments and behavioural studies.
• Support sample collection, processing for omics analyses and perform histology/imaging.
• Provide data collection, analysis and reporting; maintain documentation and progress reports.
• Coordinate communication and logistics for collaborations with external institutes.
• Ensure SOPs and safety guidelines are followed; supervise junior staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive and multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

English proficiency

Independent work

Not fearful of mice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical or life sciences

Job description

NUS Career Portal link https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Healthy-Longevity-TRP%29/33837-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Purpose of the post

TheMouse Intervention Programme (MIP) is a flagship platform underHealthy Longevity Translational Research Programme (HLTRP) at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. MIP investigates the efficacy of repurposed drugs and natural products in enhancing mouse healthspan and lifespan, to develop geroprotective interventions that are translatable to increase healthy year of life in humans.

The successful candidate will be joining the MIP team, led by a Senior Research Fellow, to conduct interventions in aged mice for development of precision geromedicine. The project requires large scale animal handling and maintenance, periodic animal behavioral and functional studies, and tissue collection/processing.

Appointment will be on a 1-year contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Animal work

• Assist in the handling and maintenance of aged mice during cohort studies
• Conduct periodic assessments of frailty and ageing biomarkers in aged mice
• Perform periodic animal behavioral and functional studies
• Assist in tissue collection, processing and biobanking
• Work closely with MIP Team leader to facilitate day-to-day operation and coordination of animal studies

1. Sample processing and downstream studies

• Support sample collection and processing for various omics analyses
• Perform histology and imaging analyses
• Assist in cellular and molecular work extended from the mouse studies

1. Data collection, analysis and reporting

• Provide support in data compilation, organisation, analysis and interpretation
• Maintain well-organised and traceable documentation and reports
• Assist in the preparation of research progress reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate communication and logistics for research collaboration and external research institutes.

1. Laboratory operation & safety support

• Support the implementation and adherence to laboratory SOPs, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in maintaining proper documentation for laboratory safety
• Assist in housekeeping of wet laboratory
• Provide guidance for junior research staff or undergraduate students/interns

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in biomedical, life sciences or related disciplines
2. Experience in one or more of the following disciplines will be advantageous:

• Basic animal handling skills, husbandry and animal behavioral studies, mouse colony maintenance, genotyping and mouse dissection
• Primary/ neuronal culture techniques, flow cytometry, histology, animal imaging
• Cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience

1. Strong interest in animal studies and not fearful of mice
2. Strong communication and organisational skills
3. Proactive and able to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic research environment
4. Detail-oriented with high standards of accuracy and documentation
5. Proficiency in written and spoken English
6. Strong accountability and highly independent

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.